Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Unsure of tool use.

In Tools and Hardware > Show & Tell.
Horseradishm…'s loves368 of 606Another Unknown item.Reminton UMC boot shaped knife/lid lifter
4
Love it
1
Like it

Karl-FodorKarl-Fodor loves this.
JohnsmithJohnsmith likes this.
Horseradishman1Horseradishman1 loves this.
Collectables59Collectables59 loves this.
geekasaurusgeekasaurus loves this.
See 3 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 15 years ago

    a500mph
    (1 item)

    My friend was working on an old brick building in Los Angeles and found this unusual item under the flooring, looks very old. Does anyone know what this might be?

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Tools and Hardware
    See all
    Approx. 100 (5 lbs) ANTIQUE (1800'S) SQUARE 4.5
    Approx. 100 (5 lbs) ANTIQUE (1800'S...
    $29
    Vintage Japanese Nomi Oire Chisel Set of 12 Unused Woodworking Tools from Japan
    Vintage Japanese Nomi Oire Chisel S...
    $76
    Antique Chest Lock Half Mortise Box Lock Trunk Lock Grab Lock Cabinet Lock
    Antique Chest Lock Half Mortise Box...
    $13
    Vintage Nautical Octopus Door Knob
    Vintage Nautical Octopus Door Knob...
    $69
    logo
    Approx. 100 (5 lbs) ANTIQUE (1800'S) SQUARE 4.5
    Approx. 100 (5 lbs) ANTIQUE (1800'S...
    $29
    See all

    Comments

    1. Nancy Salisbury, 15 years ago
      Your item to me looks like a handle for what is called a sad iron for ironing cloths . The iron was sat on the stove to heat then the hangle was clamped on to do the ironing .
    2. tikiray tikiray, 15 years ago
      I second that. Nancy is dead on! Mystery solved!
    3. Nancy Salisbury , 15 years ago
      I have a sad iron without the handle would you like to sell yours ?
    4. SMD SMD, 15 years ago
      Definitely a sad iron handle. Here's mine: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/10521-sad-iron-from-late-1800s?in=user

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.